| Species name | Common name | Distribution | Max. Length (cm) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taonius belone (Chun, 1906) |
Indo-Pacific and Eastern Central Atlantic | 53 | |
| Taonius borealis (Nesis, 1972) |
North Pacific Ocean | 50 | |
| Taonius pavo (Lesueur, 1821) |
Peacock cranch squid | Western Atlantic and Eastern Pacific | 66 |
| Taonius suhmii (Lankester, 1884) |
Antarctic Indian Ocean |